New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
ECLIPSE P-38 SPORTBIKE SADDLEPACKS
If a sportbike and soft luggage is your idea of touring, why not consider a set of P-38 Sportbike Saddlepacks from Eclipse (3771 E. Ellsworth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48108; 313/971-5552). According to Eclipse, the P-38s match the aerodynamic styling and graceful lines of today's sportbikes, yet offer 1850 cubic inches of combined carrying capacity. The packs are constructed of 1000 denier Cordura Plus nylon, measure 18 x 12 x 5 inches, and are equipped with a quick-release mounting system. Available in black, with black, blue, purple or red accents, the P-38 Sportbike Saddlepacks retail for $100 from Eclipse or motorcycle dealers.
FRANX MACHINE WORX 907CC GSX-R750 KIT
Looking for more performance from your 1990-92 Suzuki GSX-R750? With its bolt-on 907cc big-bore kit, Franx Machine Worx (430 E. 170th St., South Holland, II 60473; 708/ 339-2601) may have just the answer. Customers must supply their cylinder, which is returned in ready-to-assemble form with gaskets, pistons and wristpins. To accommodate oversize valves and high-lift camshafts, the pistons feature deep, large-diameter valve pockets. Properly installed, the kit offers substantial gains in horsepower and torque, says Franx. Retail price for the Franx Machine Worx 907cc GSX-R750 kit is $995 plus shipping.
EAGLE ONE NEVR-DULL POLISHING CLOTH
Nevr-Dull from Eagle One (5927 Landau Ct., Carlsbad, CA 92008; 619/931-0712), is a specially treated cotton wadding cloth claimed to greatly simplify the task of cleaning and restoring luster to metal. NevrDull is residue-free, will not scratch, and leaves a protective film on the metal, says Eagle One, and it works equally well on aluminum, brass, copper, gold, pewter, silver and steel. Nevr-Dull is available in 5-ounce cans, and costs $4 from the manufacturer or leading automotive stores.
CYCOACTIVE CROSSBAR MAPCASE
If you've ever had to dig through a cluttered fannypack for a wrinkled map, you might appreciate the Crossbar Mapcase from CycoActive Products (117 E. Louisa St., Seattle, WA 98102; 206/323-2349). The 7½ x 7¼-inch Mapcase features a clear vinyl viewing window and velcro closure, and is held in place with two quick-release plastic buckles, says CycoActive. The Crossbar Mapcase retails for $17 direct from CycoActive Products.
STORZ PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES CATALOG
Storz Performance's new 36-page accessory catalog contains everything to convert your Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster to dirt-track spec, or construct an XR-883R cafe-racer. In addition, a full line of Twin Sport products is available, as is an extensive list of Japanese and Italian sportbike equipment. Storz is the also the exclusive importer of Ceriani G.C.B. steering dampers and 43mm fork kits, the latter for Harley-Davidsons. The Storz Performance Accessories Catalog costs $4 from Storz Performance (239 S. Olive St., Ventura, CA 93001; 805/641-9540).
SECURE STRAPS TIE-DOWN STRAPS
Secure Straps are manufactured from heavy-duty nylon webbing and feature built-in rubber straps that stretch as the tie-down is adjusted. The benefit, according to the manufacturer, is constant tension on the coated hooks, which translates to more-secure transportation for your motorcycle with less pressure on its fork springs and seals. Suggested retail for the Secure Straps is $30 from Secure Straps (1632 Industrial Ave., Norco, CA 91760; 800/588-1453).
